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Millennium's Jaelon Taylor gets lifted in the air by teammate Jalan Early after scoring against Goldwater during their game in Goodyear Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Darryl Webb/For the Republic, Darryl Webb

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Millennium's Jaelon Taylor gets lifted in the air by teammate Jalan Early after scoring against Goldwater during their game in Goodyear Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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Westview's Jaden Moss attempts to block an field goal but just misses against Tolleson's Jose Deharo during their game in Avondale Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Darryl Webb/For the Republic, Darryl Webb

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Westview's Jaden Moss attempts to block an field goal but just misses against Tolleson's Jose Deharo during their game in Avondale Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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Westview's Albert Curry runs to the outside against Tolleson during their game in Avondale Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Darryl Webb/For the Republic, Darryl Webb

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Westview's Albert Curry runs to the outside against Tolleson during their game in Avondale Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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Westview's Chase Pope looks for a reciever as Tolleson's Nicholas Landing closes in on him during their game in Avondale Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Darryl Webb/For the Republic, Darryl Webb

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Westview's Chase Pope looks for a reciever as Tolleson's Nicholas Landing closes in on him during their game in Avondale Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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Ironwood players stand on the sideline before the game against Sunrise Mountain on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood players stand on the sideline before the game against Sunrise Mountain on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Williams Field runs onto the field before its game against Gilbert on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018. Kynan Marlin

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Williams Field runs onto the field before its game against Gilbert on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018.
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Senior tight end Hayden Hatten (88) of the Saguaro Sabercats throws a pass against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Senior tight end Hayden Hatten (88) of the Saguaro Sabercats throws a pass against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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The sun sets before Gilbert’s game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018. Kynan Marlin

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The sun sets before Gilbert’s game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018.
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Freshman defensive tackle Isaiah Williams (76) of the Desert Edge Scorpions ices his ankle on the sidelines during the game against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Freshman defensive tackle Isaiah Williams (76) of the Desert Edge Scorpions ices his ankle on the sidelines during the game against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Ironwood's William Haskell throws against Sunrise Mountain in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell throws against Sunrise Mountain in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell rushes against Sunrise Mountain in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell rushes against Sunrise Mountain in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood takes the field before the game against Sunrise Mountain on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood takes the field before the game against Sunrise Mountain on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Sunrise Mountain in the 1st quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Sunrise Mountain in the 1st quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Sunrise Mountain's Kyle Copley runs after a catch in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Sunrise Mountain's Kyle Copley runs after a catch in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Sunrise Mountain's Steve Decker talks to players during a timeout against Ironwood on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Sunrise Mountain's Steve Decker talks to players during a timeout against Ironwood on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell throws against Sunrise Mountain in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell throws against Sunrise Mountain in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood takes the field before the game against Sunrise Mountain on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood takes the field before the game against Sunrise Mountain on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell is sacked by Sunrise Mountain in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell is sacked by Sunrise Mountain in the 2nd quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood head coach Ian Curtis talks to players during the game against Sunrise Mountain on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood head coach Ian Curtis talks to players during the game against Sunrise Mountain on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell throws against Sunrise Mountain in the 1st quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Ironwood's William Haskell throws against Sunrise Mountain in the 1st quarter on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Ironwood High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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The Saguaro Marching Band performs at halftime during the game against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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The Saguaro Marching Band performs at halftime during the game against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Saguaro students during the game against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Saguaro students during the game against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Head coach Jose Lucero of the Desert Edge Scorpions high-fives players following a play against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Head coach Jose Lucero of the Desert Edge Scorpions high-fives players following a play against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Junior kicker Parker Lewis (29) of the Saguaro Sabercats kicks an extra point against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Junior kicker Parker Lewis (29) of the Saguaro Sabercats kicks an extra point against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Junior kicker Parker Lewis (29) of the Saguaro Sabercats kicks an extra point against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Junior kicker Parker Lewis (29) of the Saguaro Sabercats kicks an extra point against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Senior outside linebacker Andrew Ortiz (17) of the Desert Edge Scorpions attempts a tackle on junior running back Israel Benjamin (22) of the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Senior outside linebacker Andrew Ortiz (17) of the Desert Edge Scorpions attempts a tackle on junior running back Israel Benjamin (22) of the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Junior wide receiver Matt Polk (4) of the Saguaro Sabercats catches a reception against sophomore free safety Steven Ortiz (1) of the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Junior wide receiver Matt Polk (4) of the Saguaro Sabercats catches a reception against sophomore free safety Steven Ortiz (1) of the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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The Desert Edge Scorpions walk off the field following a play against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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The Desert Edge Scorpions walk off the field following a play against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Sophomore quarterback Frank Schafroth (16) of the Saguaro Sabercats runs the ball against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Sophomore quarterback Frank Schafroth (16) of the Saguaro Sabercats runs the ball against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Sophomore quarterback Frank Schafroth (16) of the Saguaro Sabercats throws under pressure against senior defensive tackle Nassir Sims (99) of the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Sophomore quarterback Frank Schafroth (16) of the Saguaro Sabercats throws under pressure against senior defensive tackle Nassir Sims (99) of the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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The Desert Edge Scorpions review a play against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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The Desert Edge Scorpions review a play against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Cliffonte Mcdowell (2) of the Desert Edge Scorpions runs the ball against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Cliffonte Mcdowell (2) of the Desert Edge Scorpions runs the ball against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Daniel Descalso hits against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Phoenix. Matt York/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Daniel Descalso hits against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Phoenix.
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Sophomore quarterback Frank Schafroth (16) of the Saguaro Sabercats throws a pass against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Sophomore quarterback Frank Schafroth (16) of the Saguaro Sabercats throws a pass against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Senior tight end Hayden Hatten (88) of the Saguaro Sabercats motions during the game against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Senior tight end Hayden Hatten (88) of the Saguaro Sabercats motions during the game against the Desert Edge Scorpions at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Sophomore free safety Steven Ortiz (1) of the Desert Edge Scorpions celebrates a touchdown against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Sophomore free safety Steven Ortiz (1) of the Desert Edge Scorpions celebrates a touchdown against the Saguaro Sabercats at Saguaro High School on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. #azhsfb
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Perry's Kellen Simmons (31) taps teammate Clayton Schmitz (18) on his helmet after Chandler scored on them at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Perry's Kellen Simmons (31) taps teammate Clayton Schmitz (18) on his helmet after Chandler scored on them at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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Gilbert quarterback Will Plummer throws a pass during game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018. Kynan Marlin

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Gilbert quarterback Will Plummer throws a pass during game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018.
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Gilbert quarterback Will Plummer talks toward the sideline during game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018. Kynan Marlin

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Gilbert quarterback Will Plummer talks toward the sideline during game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018.
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Gilbert quarterback Will Plummer throws a pass during game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018. Kynan Marlin

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Gilbert quarterback Will Plummer throws a pass during game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018.
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Williams Field’s Noa Pola-Gates looks toward the sideline during game against Gilbert on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018. Kynan Marlin

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Williams Field’s Noa Pola-Gates looks toward the sideline during game against Gilbert on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018.
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Gilbert’s Aiden Halley looks toward the field during game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018. Kynan Marlin

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Gilbert’s Aiden Halley looks toward the field during game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018.
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Gilbert quarterback Will Plummer stands in the pocket in game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018. Kynan Marlin

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Gilbert quarterback Will Plummer stands in the pocket in game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018.
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Gilbert runs onto the field before its game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018. Kynan Marlin

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Gilbert runs onto the field before its game against Williams Field on Friday night at Gilbert High School on Sept. 28, 2018.
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Perry's Kellen Simmons (31) taps teammate Clayton Schmitz (18) on his helmet after Chandler scored on them at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Perry's Kellen Simmons (31) taps teammate Clayton Schmitz (18) on his helmet after Chandler scored on them at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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Perry takes the field to play Chandler at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Perry takes the field to play Chandler at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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Chandler's Javan Ah Quin (43) sticks out his tongue and jumps as the team performs a 'hake' dance before a game at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Chandler's Javan Ah Quin (43) sticks out his tongue and jumps as the team performs a 'hake' dance before a game at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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Chandler's Javan Ah Quin (43) sticks out his tongue as the team performs a 'hake' dance before a game at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Chandler's Javan Ah Quin (43) sticks out his tongue as the team performs a 'hake' dance before a game at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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Chandler's Avery Carrington (11) sticks out his tongue as the team performs a 'hake' dance before a game at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Chandler's Avery Carrington (11) sticks out his tongue as the team performs a 'hake' dance before a game at Perry High School in Gilbert, Ariz. on Sept. 28, 2018. #azhsfb
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After Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Bruce Cohen ordered a second time Thursday that the AIA shall not keep Johnson from playing on Friday nights, the holes in the AIA's prior-contact rule were exposed.

The wording "direct athletic or activities instruction" is going to keep opening the door for more high school athletes and their parents to go through the court system if the AIA rules against them.

And, because the AIA didn't hire an independent investigator to interview former Scottsdale Chaparral coaches to see if Johnson ever had any direct instruction from quarterbacks coach Aaron Wiese, the senior running back/receiver's path back to playing Friday nights was easily paved.

Before any of this got to Cohen's courtroom, Wiese, now on coach Jason Mohns' staff at Saguaro, wrote a letter to the AIA Executive Board to say he never directly instructed Johnson during his football days at Chaparral the last two seasons.

The rule was interpreted by the 4A hardship committee and by the AIA board as presuming Johnson did receive instruction from Wiese, simply because Wiese was part of the Chaparral coaching staff.

But Johnson was easily able to make the case that he only received instruction from his running backs and receivers coaches, not Wiese. The bylaw's "direct instruction" wording gave Johnson an out. And the AIA did not seek to prove him wrong.

In Cohen's order, he pointed out that "the AIA had before it documents from the Scottsdale Police Department that served to affirm the claims by Marqui’s father as to the issues encountered by Marqui at Chaparral High School and the reasoning behind his departure."

Ronald Johnson had accepted the 50-percent transfer rule of his son sitting out the first half of the season. But this was an easy win for the Johnsons with evidence provided.

This bylaw was put into place about 10 years ago because of the explosion of club sports and the exposure athletes had with their club coaches, who were crossing over to high school coaching, raising potential for epidemic transfers and creating an uneven playing field.

It's a good rule. But the school administrators may need to rewrite it. Or simply scrap it.

How much money will the AIA keep spending to fight court cases? Because determined parents will find a way to get their kids on the field in the end, exposing even the tiniest of loopholes.